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Black History Month - February 2007
Celebrate Black History Month @ your Broward County Library.
Click here to download the entry form for the Black History Month Contest
History comes alive this month at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), a state-of-the-art community facility that is one of only three libraries of its kind in the United States. Located on historic Sistrunk Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale, AARLCC is a full-service lending library as well as a cultural, recreational and educational hub for the entire community.
In addition to its circulating collection, AARLCC also offers Special Collections - unique acquisitions that highlight art, literature, drama, music and more.
With AARLCC's Special Collections you can step back in time to hear the music of the Harlem Renaissance, listen to pioneer stories told by Ft. Lauderdale's early African-American settlers, view international works of art, read an unpublished manuscript of author Alex Haley or hold the Emmy Award of actress Esther Rolle.
To find out more about what AARLCC offers, or for additional information on specific collections, click on any of the following links:
Hewitt Haitian Art Collection
Esther Rolle Collection
Alex Haley Collection
Dorothy Porter Wesley Collection
To view digitized items directly from the Alex Haley Collection, click on the link below:
Alex Haley Digitized Collection
Broward County Library also offers great programs, events and displays in honor of Black History Month:
Broward County Library's Black History Month Programs
 Programs and Events for Adults
Programs and Events for Children
Programs and Events for Teens
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African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-625-2800
Served by bus route 40
On Display - From Slavery to Freedom: Africans in the Americas. 2007 National Black History Theme; Also - Black History Books and Displays; Also - Sistrunk Festival's Paintings.
Feb. 9 - One Man Show: African-American Portrait Gallery; Discovering Timeless Heroes, 11 a.m. Call 954-893-0123. Cosponsored by Republic Services and All Service Refuse.
Feb. 10 - One Man Show: African-American Portrait Gallery; Discovering Timeless Heroes, 2 p.m. Call 954-893-0123. Cosponsored by Republic Services and All Service Refuse.
Feb. 10, 24 - Black Studies Group Meeting, 2 p.m. Call 954-625-2829.
Feb. 14 - Genealogy Program, 6:30 p.m. Call 954-625-2820 or 954-625-2811. Sponsored by Southeast Florida Afro-American Historical Genealogical Society Chapter.
Feb. 25 - AWAC: African World Artists Collective of South Florida presents Visual Artist Nzingah Oniwosan, 3:30 p.m. Call 954-625-2845.
Feb. 28 - Moving images of African-Americans on TV and in movies, discussion with video clips, 6:30 p.m. Call 954-625-2836.
Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
954-262-5477
Served by bus routes 2, 9, 12
On Display - African Presence 2007 - Fourth Annual Art Exhibition
Keepers of the Dream
Feb. 8 - March 8, 2007
Second Floor Gallery
A collection of works from high school students which recognize the contributions of the African Diaspora to American history, politics, education, spirituality and the artistic expression. The student pieces were inspired by the works of renowned portrait artist and muralist Oscar Thomas.
Beach Branch
221 Pompano Beach Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
954-786-2197
Served by bus routes 11, 14, 42
On Display - Black History Month.
Carver Ranches Branch
4735 S.W. 18 St.
West Park, FL 33023
954-985-1945
Served by bus routes 5, 15
On Display - Black History Month.
Century Plaza Branch
1856A W. Hillsboro Blvd.
954-360-1330
Served by bus routes 92-95, 97
On Display - Black History Month Book Display.
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library
2800 N.W. 9 Ct.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-968-3820
Served by bus route 31
In honor of Black History Month, the African-American Read-in Chain, come and share an excerpt from the works of your favorite African-American Writer or poet. 7 to 8pm.
Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-360-1380
Served by bus routes 10, 50, 92
On Display - Artwork courtesy of Betty Pinkney. Also - Book Display Celebrating Black History Month.
Fort Lauderdale Branch
1300 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-765-4263
Served by bus routes 10, 20, 36
Throughout the Month: Literary Display in celebration of Black History Month
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center
3403 Galt Ocean Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-537-2877
Served by bus routes 11, 36, 72
On Display - African-American Biographies in celebration of Black History Month.
Hallandale Beach Branch
300 S. Federal Highway
Hallandale, FL 33009
954-457-1750
Served by bus routes 1, 28
On Display - Black History Month.
Hollywood Branch
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-926-2430
Served by bus routes 4, 6, 7
On Display - Black History Month Celebration.
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Reading Center
1301 S. Ocean Dr.
Hollywood, FL 33019
954-926-2437
Served by bus route 4, 28
Feb. 8 - Books 'n Bagels Book Club Discussion, Lalita Tademy's "Cane River" in Honor of Black History Month, 11 a.m.
Imperial Point Branch
5985 N. Federal Highway
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-492-1881
Feb. 5 - An Hour of Legends and Myths from African-American Folklore. Part of Broward County Library's participation in the 18th annual National African American Read-In. All ages, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 21 - Let's Get Personal Book Club. Join librarian Anita Magnotta in an informal discussion of Barack Obama's "Audacity of Hope." The Illinois Junior Senator proposes that Americans move beyond their political divisions. 1 to 2 p.m.
Lauderhill Mall Branch
4257 N.W. 12 St.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-791-1000
Served by bus routes 18, 36, 40, 81
On Display - Books: Black History Month.
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
6399 West Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-497-1630
Served by bus route 72
Feb. 21 - Samba/African Dance. Presented by Gene DeSonza. Refreshments. 6 to 8 p.m.
Feb. 24 - African American Jazz Greats. Music provided by the Dr. Candace Wheeler Jazz Trio. Light refreshments. 3 to 5 p.m.
Main Library
100 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-357-7444
Served by Broward Central Terminal bus routes
Feb. 5 - "Cinema of the Blues" presents a "Blues School" double feature in the Main Library Auditorium, "Hallelujah," 2 p.m. & "Crossroads," 6 p.m. Special Live performance by the Main Library Acoustic Guitar Club preceding the screening of "Crossroads."
Feb. 6 - "Cinema of the Blues" presents a "Blues School" double feature in the Main Library Auditorium, "Lady Sings the Blues," 2 p.m. and "The Blues Brothers," 6 p.m.
Feb. 10 - "BLUES SCHOOL" featuring Professor Chuck Bergeron from the University of Miami, 2 p.m. Auditorium.
Feb.17 - "Literary Cinema" presents "The Color Purple," 1 p.m. Auditorium
Sponsored in part by the Bonnie Deborah Kafin Literary Fund through the Broward Public Library Foundation. In honor of Black History Month.
Margate Catharine Young Branch
5810 Park Dr.
Margate, FL 33063
954-968-3800
On Display - Black History Month.
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch
6901 Kimberly Blvd.
North Lauderdale, FL 33068
954-968-3840
Served by bus route 62
On Display - Stain Glass art from Century Village Stain Glass Club. Also - Black History Book Display in honor of Black History Month.
Feb. 10 - Tyler Perry Film Festival "Madea Goes to Jail" Saturday at the Movies 1 p.m.!
Feb. 14 - In honor of Black History Month North Lauderdale Saraniero Book Club discusses "The Color of Water" by James McBride."
North Regional/BCC Library
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2600
Served by bus route 31
On Display - Oil and Acrylic Paintings by Jane Araujo, Wynmoor Ceramics, Prized Possessions from Russia by Svetlana Lanigan, Virginia Key Beach Exhibit (Presented in honor of Black History Month) and Black History Month Book Display.
Feb. 22 - Lunch with the Librarian: Barack Obama's "Dreams from My Father" and "The Audacity of Hope." Bring lunch, noon to 1 p.m. Presented in honor of Black History Month.
Northwest Branch
1580 N.W. 3 Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-786-2186
Served by bus routes 14, 20, 50
On Display - Entire Month of February: Display African artifacts during library hours.
Feb. 14 - "Color Purple" Book Discussion 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 17 - Black History Month Celebration. All ages welcome. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Feb. 24 - "Color Purple" film viewing & discussion. 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Northwest Regional Library
3151 University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
954-341-3900
Served by bus routes 2, 34, 83
On Display - Black History Month's display in NW Regional Library's Lobby.
Pembroke Pines Branch/Walter C. Young Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Ave.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-437-2635
Served by bus route 3
Books on Display - Celebrating Black History Month.
Feb. 10 - Don't Judge a Book by its Movie: "Finding Fish" by Antwone Fisher. Join us to compare the film adaptation to the original memoir. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Pembroke Pines Library. 2 to 4 p.m. A Black History Month Program.
Pompano Beach Branch
1213 E. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-786-2181
Served by bus routes 31, 42
On Display - Black History.
South Regional/BCC Library
7300 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-201-8825
Served by bus route 7
Feb. 22 - Pan African Exhibit and Reception. A day long event beginning at noon and continuing through the evening with a tour of the display, lecture and refreshments. Presented by BCC and Broward County Library Outreach.
Southwest Regional Library
16835 Sheridan St.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
954-538-9996
Served by bus route 23
On Display - Experience the Beauty of Haiti from Majo Art Gallery of New Orleans; Also - Book Display: The African American Experience; AV Display - Black History Month: African-American Fiction.
Special Event: The SANKOFA: African American Museum on Wheels, one of the finest museum collections of African American history in the country, will be on display at Southwest Regional Library for one day, Tuesday, February 28, 2007, 12-7 p.m., in celebration of diversity and Black History Month. The exhibit features over 25 display tables containing artifacts that span the history of African Americans in the U. S. from 1860 to the present on a journey through slavery, the era of King Cotton, and the uplifting days of Emancipation. The display features the stories of such notable African Americans as Ida B. Wells, the Negro Baseball League, the Tuskegee Airman and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In addition, the museum provides a unique display of inventions by African Americans.
Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road
Hollywood, FL 33312
954-985-2689
Served by bus route 15
Book Display - African American Heritage Books.
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 333351
954-749-2521
Served by bus routes 56, 72
On Display - Books for African-American History Month.
Sunset Strip Branch
6600 Sunset Strip
Sunrise, FL 33313
954-749-2525
Served by bus route 36
On Display - Books by African American Authors!
Tamarac Branch
8701 W. Commercial Blvd.
Tamarac, FL 33321
954-720-2282
Served by bus routes 55, 57, 88
On Display - An exhibition featuring drawings and paintings of Jazz Artists by renowned artist Henry Gazess. Celebrating Black History Month. Books & poster displays.
Feb. 14 - Movie "The Tuskegee Airmen," Light refreshments sponsored by Friends of Tamarac Library, Celebrating Black History Month, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Weston Branch
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332
954-389-2098
On Display - Books celebrating Black History Month
Feb. 3 - For Black History Month, documentary screening: "The Underground Railroad." This documentary traces the journey to freedom taken by countless slaves, showing how they were guided, protected, and pursued along the way. Light refreshments, 2 to 5 p.m.
Feb. 17 - For Black History Month, documentary screening: "The Highwaymen: Florida's Outsider Artists." The Highwaymen was a group of young, untrained African-American landscape painters from the small central Florida town of Fort Pierce who, in the late 1950's and early 1960's, were prevented by segregation from selling their paintings in traditional art galleries. Light refreshments, 2 to 3 p.m.
Feb. 17 - For Black History Month, documentary screening: "American Experience: Citizen King." Tapping into a rich archive of photographs and film footage and using diaries, letters, and eyewitness accounts of fellow activists, friends, journalists, political leaders and law enforcement officials, this film brings fresh insights to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s impossible journey, his charismatic leadership and his truly remarkable impact. Light refreshments, 3 to 5 p.m.
Feb. 22 - For Black History Month, discussion: The Niagara Movement. Kisha King, social science professor at Broward Community College, presents a discussion of the Niagara Movement, an early 20th century civil rights organization founded by prominent African-Americans that eventually provided the basis for the establishment of the NAACP. Light refreshments, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Feb. 24 - For Black History Month, Literary Cinema & Movie: "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Zora Neale Hurston's best-known novel set in central and southern Florida in the early 20th century. Book discussion follows the movie. Light refreshments, 2 to 5 p.m.
Feb. 21 - African Drum Workshop with Ndakte Ndiaye: learn and explore drum rhythms with a master. Drums and other instruments will be provided but feel free to bring your own. For ages 12 & up, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
954-625-2823
Feb. 15 - A Taste of Africa: Food and Culture, 6 p.m. All Ages.
Feb. 15 - Story Time Fun Celebrating Black History Month, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5.
Feb. 20 - Young African Kings and Queens: Stories and Social, 6pm. All ages. Registration Required.
Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University
954-262-5477
Wednesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 - Story Time Fun, stories and activities. Ages 3-5, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 7 - Black History Month;
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day;
Feb. 21 - A is for Africa. 2nd floor Art Gallery;
Feb. 28 - Let's Sing! Musical stories in honor of Marian Anderson.
Carver Ranches Branch
954-985-1945
Feb. 7 - Black History Month celebration: stories & crafts, ages 6-11, 4 p.m.
Century Plaza Branch
954-360-1330
On Display - Black History Month Books.
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library
954-968-3820
Feb. 5 - In honor of Black History Month, the African-American Read-in Chain, come & share an excerpt from the works of your favorite African-American writer or poet, 3 to 4 p.m.
Feb. 12 - In honor of Black History Month, a Books-In-Action program based on the book "The Real McCoy, The Life of an African American Inventor" by Wendy Towle. 3 to 4 p.m.
Deerfield Beach
Percy White Branch
954-360-1380
Feb. 20 - Celebrate Black History Month with African folktales and craft.
Hallandale Beach Branch
954-457-1750
Feb. 24 - Haitian Storytelling presented by Lucrece Louisdhon-Louinis, 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hallandale Beach Library.
Imperial Point Branch
954-492-1881
Feb. 5 - An Hour of Legends and Myths from African-American Folklore. Part of Broward County Library's participation in the 18th annual National African American Read-In. All ages, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch
954-968-3840
Feb. 24 - Celebrating Community: Black History Month Celebration: Join us as we celebrate African American culture through stories, song, dance & poetry. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the North Lauderdale Saraniero Library. Noon to 3 p.m. All ages.
North Regional/BCC Library
954-201-2626
On Display - Celebrating Black History Month.
Northwest Branch
954-786-2186
On Display Entire Month of February - African artifacts during library hours.
Thursdays - Story Time, ages 3-5. 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Feb. 17 - Black History Month Celebration, 1 to 2:30 p.m. All ages welcome.
Northwest Regional Library
954-341-3900
Book Display - In honor of Black History Month.
Feb. 20 - Black History After School Stories, ages 6-10, 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Feb. 20 - Black History Stories & Craft, ages 3-10, 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center
954-437-2635
Books on Display - Black History Month Books.
Feb. 3 - Celebrate Black History Month with Family Movie at the Library.
Join us for popcorn and a movie! 2 p.m.
Southwest Regional Library
954-538-9956
Thursdays - Moonlight Circle Tales: A Family Storytime, all ages, 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 1: Black History Month. Feb. 8: Hearts & Laughter.
Feb. 15: Stories for Cupid.
Feb. 22: Golden Dragon Parade.
Stirling Road Branch
954-985-2689
On Display - African American artists & illustrators.
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
954-749-2521
Feb. 19 - Come celebrate some of our notable Afro-American citizens, during Black History month.
Weston Branch
954-389-2098, ext. 252
On Display - Celebrate African American History Month and Arts Council of Greater Weston presents Student Artists Showcase Exhibit.
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African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
954-625-2823
Feb. 13 - "Black History Moments": Choose a famous African-American person found in the African-American Biology Series, who inspires you. Be prepared to discuss the person's background, and impact on and contribution to African-American history, 6 to 8 p.m. The best efforts and unique persons chosen will win prizes. Refreshments served.
Imperial Point Branch
954-492-1881
Displays for February: Black History Month & Valentine's Day.
Lauderhill Mall
954-791-1000
Feb. 28 - Celebrating Black History Month: Panel Discussion: Cultural Unity, ages 12+, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Refreshments.
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch
954-968-3840
Feb. 24 - Celebrating Community: Black History Month Celebration: Join us as we celebrate African American culture through stories, songs, dance, and poetry. Refreshments provided by the friends of the North Lauderdale Saraniero Library. Noon to 3 p.m. All ages.
Stirling Road Branch
954-538-9996
Feb. 22 - Harlem Renaissance Coffee House, teens only, 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library.
Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch
954-749-2521
Feb. 21 - Teen Movie Night with popcorn and soda provided by the Friends of the Library.
Feb. 28 - African-American History Bingo Night with prizes.
Weston Branch Library
954-389-2098
On Display: African-American Authors/Artists for Teens.
Feb. 21 - African Drum Workshop with Ndakte Ndiaye: learn and explore drum rhythms with a master. Drums and other instruments will be provided but feel free to bring your own. For ages 12 & up, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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